--- title: "SC23053 - Supply of Tree Planting Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34a50feb-e62b-4a73-b39f-c3147863cf9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34a50feb-e62b-4a73-b39f-c3147863cf9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34a50feb-e62b-4a73-b39f-c3147863cf9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34a50feb-e62b-4a73-b39f-c3147863cf9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-04" --- # SC23053 - Supply of Tree Planting Stock Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34a50feb-e62b-4a73-b39f-c3147863cf9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34a50feb-e62b-4a73-b39f-c3147863cf9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34a50feb-e62b-4a73-b39f-c3147863cf9f.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is looking for suppliers to provide quotations for the supply of tree planting stock as part of the SC23053 tender. The procurement is classified under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The tender value is £95,000, and it follows an open procedure with a tender period ending on 5th April 2023 and a contract period from 14th June 2023 to 3rd March 2025. Suppliers must meet specific criteria regarding tree specifications. The buyer is Kent County Council located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This tender issued by Kent County Council for tree planting stock provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector. Businesses specialized in providing forestry or agricultural services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, offering potential suppliers the chance to secure a contract with the council. The contract period spans over two years, allowing successful bidders a stable revenue stream. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified tree stock criteria to participate effectively in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Kent County Council are looking for a supplier to provide quotations for the supply of tree planting stock in accordance with the tree supply specification below. The cost per unit and any alternatives to the requested species and size of tree should be completed on the schedule provided. Failure to provide the details provided in the requested format will result in the quotation being rejected. Tree stock should meet the following specification: * Container grown/containerised trees with a minimum girth of 12-14cm and an appropriate minimum container size of 45l (unless specified). * The root flare of all trees should be clearly visible on the surface of the container whilst the root system should be free from circling or girdling roots. * The crown structure should be free from any dieback. All foliage should be free of significant leaf lesions or abnormal discolouration. Extension growth, foliar density and leaf size should be typical of the species and/or cultivar. * There should be no epicormic growth emerging from the stem or rootstock of the tree. * The tree should have a single main stem free from any significant flattening or inclusions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3ffa76-a472-43b9-b603-bf450e5debb5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jun 2023 - 3 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2023 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3ffa76-a472-43b9-b603-bf450e5debb5 - 21 Mar 2023 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d54e78-dd4e-4b2e-9f54-01a641558df9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3ffa76-a472-43b9-b603-bf450e5debb5 4th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d54e78-dd4e-4b2e-9f54-01a641558df9 21st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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